Daniel G. Saldivar Jr.

On November 29, 2021, Daniel G. Saldivar Jr was called home to be with our Heavenly Father. His big heart and smiling eyes will surely be missed by his loving wife of over 49 years, children, grandchildren, sisters, co-workers, and many other family members. Daniel was beamed to this world on June 8, 1953. He was born to Daniel Vincent Saldivar and Thelma Garcia Saldivar in the beautiful, second capitol of Texas, San Antonio. Daniel was born with a helpful and serving soul. Due to the death of his father he had to take on the responsibilities at age fifteen to help provide for his younger siblings. Daniel had a great sense of humor and loved music and showcased his talents playing the trumpet, and performing in various musical groups at age 16. He worked hard and graduated from Lanier High School in 1972. He met his high school sweetheart at age 18, and at the age of 19 he started his own family and joined the military. During his 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, he traveled to various countries and served during the Gulf War. He enjoyed the adventures of gaining new skills and raising his young family. Daniel served as an employee in the US Postal Service for twenty-six years where he spent time not just delivering mail but getting to know his customers making them laugh or smile. His joyful presence had significant effect on his customers who often showed their appreciation, respect, and regard with gifts.

Daniel was known to go beyond often taking the initiative to always do more than what was asked of him. He was a dedicated worker who enjoyed helping others and took pleasure in sharing his humor with his companions.

Daniel was creative in his parenting skills, and he shared his passion for knowledge with his children. As his children grew up, he emphasized the value of education but especially the value of learning life skills. It was important to him that his children learned to be independent be growing lifetime learners. He believed in teaching and guiding his children and was known to use movies, open ended questions and popular sayings and quotes to help them develop critical thinking skills and flexibility to interact with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, ethnicities, and perspectives. Due to his youth he was a non-traditional parent who was known to be a cool dad. Nevertheless, his goal was for his children to have the tools to take care of themselves when he was not around. Daniel loved to have fun with his children. He was unpredictable and while picking up his children from school activities, he honked his car horn, playing loud music varying from Classical music to Tejano Music to Hard Rock, while shouting their names loudly. He loved to make his children laugh and create lasting fond memories.

Daniel was a doting and COOL grandfather and LOVED, LOVED, his grandchildren. He took great pleasure in playing Santa during Christmas, being involved in their many interests and school activities, or just simply talking to them. He would enjoy picking up his grandchildren from school whenever he had a chance. He would wear cool clothes like leather jackets, various types of hats or cool T-Shirts. He once owned an Eclipse with a sunroof which he would open while driving up to get them nachos and drinks while talking to them about their day. His babies brought him great comfort and joy up to his last days.

Daniel loved collecting science fiction books and magazines and was huge fan of Star Wars and Star Trek often quoting lines at his children when needing to make a point such as “Only a Sith Lord believes in absolutes.” or other quotes such as “Break the deal, face the wheel.” He was a true Star Wars Mandalorian/Baby Yoda fan even wearing a custom-made t-shirt with his grandchildren representing the character. This was among one of his most favorite shirts to wear. Also, he enjoyed watching TV, specifically the SyFy and History Channel. Daniel made the BEST BURGERS, served up the most perfect pancakes and delicious potato and egg tacos.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Daniel Vincent Saldivar, Thelma Garcia Saldivar, brother Paul Saldivar, sister Thelma Saldivar Lozano and brother-in-law Charles Carrell. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosalinda Saldivar, his children; Dafney Bell (Perry Bell), Daniel Saldivar III, and Denise Saldivar; his grandchildren Daniel Saldivar IV, Warren Bell, Lauren Bell, and Morgan Bell; sisters; Del Carrell, nephew Chris Carrell, and Diana Guzman (Johnny), nephew Jayson Preciado (Narsiza & kids).

Daniel's huge presence will be greatly missed by everyone he knew and loved.

Visitation will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with celebration and prayer to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be at Sunset Northwest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm, with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30 pm.